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RL03 SXK

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,705 mi
Last recorded155,705 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 SXK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,705 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,733 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 131,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front very close (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 115,787 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Both front (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front very close (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,424 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,525 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,746 miles

inner face of the front disks are worn - advise changing them with the next set of pads

Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,846 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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RL03 SXK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 SXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 SXK registered?

RL03 SXK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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